Ginger Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a seriously elegant treatment here — steamed until perfectly tender, then finished with a warm, golden garlic oil that smells absolutely incredible. The lemon juice stirred into that skillet at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors clean and vibrant. This is the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Because it relies entirely on pantry staples and fresh aromatics, there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends or worry about what's lurking in a pre-made sauce. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of real, straightforward ingredients — olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper — which is exactly what makes it so satisfying. A scatter of fresh parsley on top adds a little color and freshness, though the dish is just as lovely without it. Serve it as a starter, a light side, or an appetizer with extra lemon wedges and watch it disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (14 oz each) artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Arrange the drained, halved artichoke hearts in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 8–10 minutes, until heated through and tender when pierced with a fork.
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